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| "The Castle" | |
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| Fargo episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Adam Arkin |
| Written by | Noah Hawley Steve Blackman |
| Featured music | Jeff Russo |
| Production code | XFO02009 |
| Original air date | December 7, 2015 |
| Running time | 47 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Castle" is the ninth and penultimate episode of the second season of the FX anthology series Fargo, and the nineteenth episode of the series overall. It was written by series showrunner Noah Hawley alongside Steve Blackman and directed by Adam Arkin.
The episode first aired on December 7, 2015, and was seen by 1.31 million viewers.[1] The episode was notable for the controversial appearance of a UFO during its climax, which served as a culmination of numerous UFO-related references recurring throughout the season. "The Castle" was acclaimed by critics, who praised its script, acting performances, and the climactic action sequence at the end.
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